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Biosphere, Environment Museum

Museum closed from December 5 to January 13Please note that the Biosphere will be closed from December 5 2016 to January 13 2017. We look forward to welcoming you back on January 14 2017 for the Fête des Neiges de Montréal!

Come visit the Biosphere, the only environment museum in North America! Exploring themes related to meteorology, climate, and water and air quality, the museum offers scientific exhibitions and guided activities designed to give visitors a better understanding of environmental issues and raise their awareness of the importance of making environmentally responsible choices.

Come visit the Biosphere and discover the environment in a whole new light!

Recognition for the Design the Future immersive show

NUMIX 2016 Award-Winning Production

Design the Future, the 360-degree immersive show presented at the Biosphere, earned 1st prize for a museum production in the Cultural Production (Production culturelle) category at the 2016 NUMIX Gala. It was created in collaboration with the Idées au cube inc. production company. For the past seven years, awards recognizing the creativity of Quebec’s digital media producers have been presented at the Prix NUMIX Gala event.

Visitors can enjoy this immersive and multisensory experience in the installation currently set up at the Biosphere. For more information, please visit the Design the Future Web page.

This is not an Umbrella : Science and Art of Weather

New

Weather influences our daily life, our culture and our mood! But do we really understand the science behind the weather? This amazing exhibit looks at planetary phenomena related to the science of weather.

Landscapes and Omens

New

This outdoor exhibit of one-of-a-kind giant photographs features landscapes that will take your breath away. They invite visitors to consider the evolution and future of natural, urban and industrial landscapes around the world.

A Degree of Change

New

Global warming or climate change? These two closely related phenomena are still not well understood. A new presentation will demystify this issue of global importance. You’ll learn about the current repercussions of global warming and climate change, but also about creative, proactive steps communities can take to adapt to and mitigate the effects.

A Dose of Vitamin N

New

Nature has a healing power for humans, thanks to its many positive impacts on our lives. When we become disconnected from it, we develop nature deficit disorder. As a result, our physical and psychological health and our relationships to our families and the environment all suffer. This presentation, which will be given in the Biosphere’s indoor garden, will make you think about your daily dose of “Vitamin N”--are you getting enough?